You’ve completed your draft content—well done! Now it’s time to take a few final steps before you hit “publish” and make your one-page academic website.
This module will help you:
- Choose a platform for publishing your website
- Make sure your content stays current
- Feel confident sharing your site
Let’s wrap this up and get you ready to go live.
Step 1: Choose a Simple Way to Publish
Now that your content is ready, you need to convert it into a website. Your best bet is to use a website builder.
Here are 4 options website building tools academics use for their websites:
- Google Sites
- Github Pages(Hugo or Jekyll)
- Wix
- Carrd (https://carrd.co)
Step 2: Choose a Website Template
Since you are not a web designer, you can utilize the skills of the experts to get the design you want for your website.
You can either use a website template or have a web designer create a custom design for you.
With a website template, you can reduce the time taken to publish a website.
Choose a theme that suits your website’s purpose and design preferences.
I have prepared a list of academic website templates that can give you a headstart in terms of your website’s design.
Step 3: Add Your content
Once you have chosen a website template, add your prepared content.
Step 4: Publish Your Website
At this stage, you can review your website and confirm that everything looks good.
All you’ll need to do is add your content and publish.
Step 2: Set a Reminder to Update
Academic life moves quickly—new publications, positions, or projects emerge every year. Your site should evolve with you.
Create a system to check in with your site once or twice a year. You can:
- Add a calendar reminder to review/update content
- Tie it to a recurring event (e.g., end of semester, CV update)
- Keep your text stored in a Google Doc for easy edits later
Suggested check-in questions:
- Have I published or presented anything new worth adding?
- Do my research interests or projects still reflect what’s written?
- Have my roles or affiliations changed?
📢 Step 3: Use and Share Your Page
Now that your site is ready, don’t just let it sit:
- Link to it in your email signature
- Add it to your Twitter, LinkedIn, or professional profiles
- Include it in your CV or job application materials
- Share it with students, collaborators, or journalists
You can also use your page as a:
- Landing page when speaking at events
- Quick intro for people outside your field
- Simple alternative to full CVs in some contexts
You’ve written it clearly and purposefully—let it work for you.
✅ Your Final Mini-Assignment
- Choose how you’ll publish your content (Carrd, Google Sites, etc.)
- Choose a website template that matches your needs
- Add your text to that platform using headings and formatting
- Set a reminder to review it 1–2x per year
- Share the link somewhere relevant to your work
🎉 Course Complete!
You now have a clean, purposeful one-page academic site that reflects who you are, what you do, and why it matters.
Whether you’re on the job market, building collaborations, or just clarifying your presence online—this site is a strong, simple foundation.
Remember:
- Keep it updated
- Keep it focused
- Let it speak for you
Well done, and thank you for taking the course.
Let me know if you’d like a bonus resource: a downloadable publishing checklist, platform comparison, or a visual wireframe to help with layout decisions.
